QCS Engineering Manager

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Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Systems

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

We are seeking a QCS Engineering Manager in Ireland.

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

The Quality, Compliance, and Sustainability (QCS) Engineering Manager for Laboratory Systems will lead the maintenance, enhancement, and implementation of current and future solutions supporting various laboratory processes. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring technical expertise, strong management skills, and adherence to High Performance Team (HPT) standards. The position involves coordinating with business partners, securing resources, and managing consultant teams to deliver validated solutions in a GxP-compliant environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead QCS lab development projects, ensuring performance meets SLAs and delivery timelines

• Develop and implement innovative solutions aligned with approved standards (SDLC, Agile, Waterfall)

• Configure lab systems (e.g., Empower DACs, AQF packages), manage IQ/OQ testing, upgrades, deployments, and data migrations

• Drive system integrations and collaboration across IT and business teams

System & Process Improvement:

• Capture customer insights and recommend continuous improvements

• Conduct fit-for-use analyses on vendor tools; manage licenses and influence vendor roadmaps

• Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams post delivery

Project Planning & Resource Management

• Coordinate resource needs with business partners; create and manage SOWs

• Identify, onboard, and manage consulting teams; monitor milestones and reconcile invoicing

• Maintain clear communication on project progress, risks, and mitigation plans

Additional Duties

• Analyze incoming demand and assess technical solutions

• Act as technical lead for QS platform design and configuration

• Ensure compliance with J&J standards and regulatory requirements

• Drive continuous improvement and resolve technical challenges to deliver business benefits.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required

• Minimum 2 years of experience translating business requirements into technical solutions

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) such as LabVantage and/or LabWare.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with laboratory systems, including:

  • Chromatography Data System (CDS) – preferably Waters Empower

  • Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) – preferably Waters NuGenesi

  • Compliance Builder (CB) – preferably Instem/Xybion

• Experience with relational databases and scripting for data migrations required.

• Proven ability to identify, onboard, train, and manage consulting teams to deliver projects on time and within budget is required.

• Experience collaborating with business partners to align project funding and create Statements of Work (SOWs) for resource acquisition required.

• Strong knowledge of SDLC methodology, 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, CSV frameworks, and validated system highly preferred.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Collaborating, Compliance Management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Data Quality, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Incident Management, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operations Management, Performance Measurement, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Services, Quality Standards, Risk Management, System Integration, Systems Analysis, Tactical Planning, Team Management